Computer Screen Problems - IBM ThinkPad T22 2647 Supplementary Manual

Solving computer problems

Computer screen problems

Problem: The screen is blank.
Solution: Press Fn+Home key to make the screen brighter. If you still have
the problem, do the "Solution" in the problem below.
Problem: The screen is unreadable or distorted.
Solution: Make sure that:
v The display device driver is installed correctly.
v The display resolution and color depth are correctly set.
v The monitor type is correct.
To check these settings, do as follows:
Open the Display Properties window.
For Windows 98:
1. Click the Settings tab.
2. Check if the color depth and resolution are correctly set.
3. Click Advanced...
4. Click the Adapter tab.
5. Make sure "S3_Inc. Savage/IX w/MV" is shown in the adapter
information window.
6. Click the Monitor tab.
7. Make sure the information is correct.
For Windows NT:
1. Click the Settings tab.
2. Check if the color depth and resolution are correctly set
3. Click Display Type...
4. Make sure "S3 Inc. Savage/IX Display Driver" is shown in the Display
Type window.
5. Click OK.
6. Click the Test button in the Settings window.
7. Make sure the output is displayed correctly.
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ThinkPad T22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide